Host Institution

Serikbayev East Kazakhstan Technical University (EKTU) is a leading engineering university in Kazakhstan, located in Oskemen, one of the country’s major industrial centres.

Established in 1958, EKTU has a long tradition of educating engineering professionals and contributing to technological development in Kazakhstan. The university offers educational programmes in various fields of engineering and technology, with a strong emphasis on practical learning, research, innovation, and collaboration with industry.

EKTU actively develops international partnerships and promotes modern approaches to engineering education. As a member of the Worldwide CDIO Initiative since 2023, the university has been integrating CDIO principles into its educational practices, focusing on project-based learning, engineering design, and the development of students’ professional competencies.

In September 2026, EKTU successfully hosted the CDIO Asian Regional Meeting 2026, bringing together educators, researchers, and industry representatives from different countries to exchange experiences and discuss the future of engineering education.

Building on this experience, EKTU is honoured to host the 23rd International CDIO Conference in June 2027, further strengthening international cooperation and contributing to the development of engineering education within the global CDIO community.

Official University Website: https://www.ektu.kz